Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,279.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $10,038.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,241.00
Hospital's Markup: 311%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 609 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 38%